Unlike traditional membrane spacers that trap particles and biofilm within the spacer mesh, thereby obstructing flow, our innovative 3D-printed spacers can be optimized for maximum flux through the membrane element, minimizing the entrapment of particulates while enabling up to twice as much membranes surface within a spiral-wound module.

Spiral-Wound Element with Conventional Feed Spacer

Spiral-Wound Element with Aqua Membranes 3D Printed Spacer Technology

In an industry where membrane filtration has become commoditized and very little innovation has been introduced in the past 40 years, Aqua Membranes has developed a technology that can deliver more flow, lower fouling and lower overall system cost.

As the field data below demonstrates, 40” spiral-wound RO elements with printed spacers produce 30% more flow at the same or lower operating pressure. This increase lowers total cost per gallon of water treated by:

Decreasing the CAPEX for water treatment plants by using fewer housings and skids for the needed volume of water

Allowing the expansion of existing water treatment facilities up to 30% which may require additional pre-treatment and pumping capacity.

System pressure drop can be dramatically lowered with custom printed spacers which reduces total energy consumption